Nigeria is plunged into deep sorrow following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London.
According to his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the ex-leader died in a UK clinic on Sunday at the age of 82.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Shehu tweeted.
He had served as military head of state from 1983 to 1985 and later led the country as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023.
Although, his health had seen steady improvement after leaving office in 2023, but things reportedly took a downturn again in April 2025.
In London, Buhari had been receiving medical care for some time. However, his death came as a shock to many.
Former President Buhari’s family released a brief statement that echoed traditional Islamic mourning: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI’UN. The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.” Signed, Garba Shehu, 13-07-25.
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May his soul rest in peace 🕊️